We always see our patients at least twice before surgery and observe an appropriate ‘cooling off’ period. Surgery time can vary, but usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Recovery time varies from patient to patient, but we suggest planning 2 weeks away from work.
It is important to expect results to vary between patients, and any surgical procedure has risks and the potential for complications. Variations such as genetics, diet, and exercise may affect outcome. The risks of surgery are those general to surgery, such as pain, bleeding, infection, and anaesthetic risks. All surgery carries the potential risk of severe outcome, including death. Specific to each surgery are particular risks, such as not achieving the desired functional or cosmetic outcome and issues with scarring. The need for consideration of revision surgery is always a possibility. For example, on an audit of his surgical outcomes for rhinoplasty over 10 years, Dr Mooney performed revision surgery on 5% of his first-time noses, and up to 20% of his revision noses. Patients need to be realistic about outcome expectations, and Dr Mooney and his team are very clear on discussing these and other specific risks at the time of your consultation. We are happy to discuss any related matters and only proceed with surgery when we are satisfied you are completely appraised of these matters.
Individual results, healing, recovery and risks vary. Before and After images on our page are not a guarantee that your results will be the same or similar to any other individual’s outcomes.
All surgical procedures on this page are performed by Dr Mooney (MBBS, FRACS, MAAFPS) with consent from our patients. Dr Mooney is a registered specialist surgeon (AHPRA MED 0001145166 ENT Head-Neck Surgeon) and is a member of The Australian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons, The Australasian Rhinological Society, and Australian Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeons. All photos are taken between 3 and 6 months postoperatively, they are posted with the written consent of the patients, and the photos have not been altered in any way. Operative surgical technique and detail of each case can be provided.
Before proceeding, please seek medical advice and a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner
The content on our page is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice.
